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E522 PWD

1988 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,545 mi
Last recorded131,545 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Transporter126,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 PWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 131,545 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 131,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 131,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 131,493 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 131,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both sill steps corroded

discs very rusty

front tyres inner walls crscked

Pass 7 Jul 2009 136,134 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 130,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007
Pass 29 Sep 2006 127,384 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 127,384 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

BOTH FRONT AND OSR TYRES PERISHED

FRONT BRAKES JUST IN BALANCE AT 24%

Lower Steering column flexible coupling damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

MOST BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASES UNABLE TO CHECK THE CONDITON

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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E522 PWD is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 126,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E522 PWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E522 PWD registered?

E522 PWD is a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E522 PWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 PWD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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